Accessibility

Access at Evergreen

Providing equal access to information technology for people with disabilities.

Ensuring a coordinated process to make information technology accessible to persons with disabilities.

Clarifying who is responsible for the tasks associated with making information technology accessible and available.

The Evergreen State College Library strives to comply with the Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) Guidelines for accessibility to information technology, which incorporates Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WC3 guidelines.

AT Lab, Lib 2318

The AT Lab is the central location for accessible information technologies for students with disabilities. The AT Lab currently has three Windows PC stations. Two stations are in the main room of the lab, and one is located in a separate room for quiet and privacy. Software Supported in the AT Lab:

Kurzweil 3000 - reading and comprehension

Jaws 9 - screen reader

Dragon 10 - speech to text

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

Inspiration 8 - concept mapping

Lab Hours and Contacts:

The AT Lab and its resources are available for use during all regular library hours. Use is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Appointments for P2P user support can be made with lab interns. To arrange for sustained education and training on the equipment, contact the Access Services office at 867-6348.

Additional Accessibility Stations at the College

Other locations on campus offer computer stations with limited accommodations:

Library Mulitmedia Lab - Lib 1404

OS X Universal Access features

Library Digital Imaging Studio - Lib 1324A

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

Library Reference - Lib 2306

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

General Computing Center - Lib 2609

Jaws 9 - screen reader

Dragon 10 - speech to text

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

Inspiration 8 - concept mapping

Computer Applications Lab (CAL) - Lab II 1223

Dragon 10 - speech to text

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

Evergreen Tacoma

The Computer Lab at the Tacoma Campus provides two Windows PCs with the following software available:

Jaws 9 - screen reader

Dragon 10 - speech to text

Zoomtext 9.1 - screen magnifier

Barrier Breakers

Barrier Breakers is a registered student organization by and for students with disabilities.